Every arrangement is now made to throw Sherman's force across the river, just at and below the mouth of Chickamauga Creek, as soon as it arrives.

Thomas will attack on his left at the same time, and together it is expected to carry Missionary Ridge, and from there push a force on to the railroad between Cleveland and Dalton.

Hooker will at the same time attack, and, if he can, carry Lookout Mountain.

The enemy now seems to be looking for an attack on his left flank.

This favors us.